Jett-Quill Construction Wins Washington Contract
The Jett Quill Construction Company of Mobile secured the contract for a 400 foot wharf at Washiewater and pilings costing about 26000 dollars. D E H Jett, senior member, announced the award and bidding details for the buildings and machinery to accompany the plant.
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Jett-Quill Construction Company
Mobile
Ace Locks
Washington
D. E H. Jett
Mobile Contractors
Washiewater
Choct
Property condemned for Gulf Electric transmission line
A Mobile County property between Creola and a Mobile suburb will be condemned for Gulf Electric Company lines after Judge Price Williams signed the condemnation order following a petition. The Alabama Power subsidiary sought right of way, with probate court actions delaying loan provision and prompting the judge to set a value assessment.
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Mobile
Creola
Ala
Gulf Electric Company
Bate
Price Williams
E Gulf Electric Company
Alabama Power Company
Snes
Wiliams Ring
Board of
Guthrie Braces for Osage Murder Ring Probe
In Guthrie Osage investigators and federal grand jury probe a murder ring blamed for 17 deaths over three years. Prisoners flood local jails from Leavenworth and state pens as guards tighten security and witnesses travel with guards amid heightened tensions.
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Guthrie
Tulse Tribune
A . Perel
Leavenworth
Oklawame
Kansas
Osage
Okia
Fen
Osgge Redman
Federal Grand Jury
Court rules on home made beverages legality
A U S ruling states that home manufacture and possession of non intoxicating fruit juices cidar and wine is lawful. The decision, tied to the Fourth Circuit, confirms that items with no intoxicating content are not illegal.
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Washington
Justice Department
D&clares
Fourth Circuit
W.va
Beluinvien
Mobile plan to beautify city with white way lighting
City Attorney Franka discusses a proposed plan by the city commission to improve unsightly streets in Mobile by installing "white way" neon lamps and relocating wires underground. A bond issue is not recommended yet. costs may be charged against abutting property. The commission has the right to force undergrounding but must hold a public hearing as no statute provides a method.
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Mobile Attorney Maps
Mobile
City Commission
Franka
T Elty
Senate approval sale Fort Morgan
Much interest surrounds the action of yesterday approving the sale of Fort Morgan on Mobile Bay's eastern shore. The measure awaits House action before property is offered and lists Fort Andrews Mage Fort Schuyler and multiple coastal forts and military sites across Louisiana California Tennessee and Washington among the contested properties.
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Fort Morgen
Mobile Bay
Mobile
Tom Srounas i
Mabie
Fort Andrews
Mage
Fort Schuyler
N. M
San ‘Siego
Barracks
California
Fort Townsend
Washington
Fort Wingate
Fort Washington
Battery Bienvenué
Uga
Cobb Attends Cotton Interests Meet in Alabama
R. G. Cobb traffic manager of Mobile Chamber of Commerce attends a Southern Traffic League board meeting in Atlanta and a state-wide cotton interests conference at Montgomery. The Alabama Public Service Commission called the conference to discuss proposed changes in cotton handling and rail concentration and reshipping practices.
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R. G. Cobb
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Board of
Southern Traffic League
Montgomery
Alabame Public Service Commission
Sunshine Returns After Rain With Warm Morning
After two days of rain the sky cleared and bright sunshine appeared. The morning read 60 degrees at 7 o'clock, then cooled toward the forecast low of 42 degrees for Thursday as fair weather continues.
Mobile to Host Alabama National Guard Training Demonstration
General W W Screws chief service instructor Major C Phelps division instructor Captain G C Kidwell assistant instructor and Master Sergeant Albert Friedlander will visit Mobile within ten days to conduct a military demonstration instructing officers and members of Mobile area national guard units.
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W.W. Screws
Alabama National Guard
C. Phelps
G. C. Kidwell
Albert Friedlander
The
Adjutant-General
Mobile
National Guard
Florida Manufacturer Dies in Petersburg Incident
A Florida manufacturer and originator of local export ventures died in an incident in St. Petersburg. Welch, 73, reported as the deceased, was linked to several industrial pursuits and earlier business ventures in the region. Police investigations are underway.
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Petersburg
Frs
Chases Welch
Conference Under Way on Mobile Bay Bridge Plans
Officials from the Bay Bridge Company and engineers hold conferences after twelve firms bid on the eleven mile Mobile Bay bridge project. Seven bids were dropped yesterday as work continues to select winner(s). Contracts likely to be awarded to two or more firms after further bid review and negotiations.
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Bay Bridge Company
Tie of
Job _ ae
Ace
Jimatipulapo
E Brige
Mobile
Dwin
Ancenaide
Mobile Bay
Three Draw Heavy Liquor Case Fines Three Men
Detectives Moody and Frenco testified in court that three men were found with four gallons of white whiskey in a Government Street Loop location. A fourth man fled. the group allegedly forced a truck driver to repair a tire and paid him $1065 of a $3000 debt before the driver was threatened with a gun.
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Moody and Frenco
A. B. Hamilton
Adams Motor Company
Government Street
Fire Department Receives $100 Appreciation Gift
The Mobile Fire Department gains a $100 boost from Mr. Buck for its prompt service at a December 24 fire. In a letter to Chief Rhem, Buck thanks the firemen for saving property and reducing damage, directing the check to the department’s coffee and cake fund.
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Mobile Fire Department
E. J. Buck
Rhem
Mr. Buck
Buck
Shonts Property Sold to Chicagoans
The Show's property at Daphne on Mobile bay, 266 acres, has been sold to Chicago interests. The Duchess de Chaulnes of Paris and Mrs Rutherford Bingham of New York once owned the land, deeded to their children years ago. transaction handled by Croom z Tonsmeire of the firm.
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Daphne
Mobile Bay
Com
van Oy Aonia
Chicago
A En
New York
Firemen Added to Regular Roll
Fire department personnel promoted to regular roll today on orders by Sona Gus Rehm. Linville assigned to No. 4, Le to No. 6, Pistole to No. 9, Glassen to No. 10, and an officer to No. 7. William Harding and Oliva Ray appointed to the regular roster.
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Sona Gus Rehm
RK. Linville
R. le
A. Pistole
Glassen
William Harding
Oliva Ray
Reckless Driving Costs Man a Fine in Crichton
A man identified as Prenk Ajlen faced a reckless driving charge in Crichton, resulting in a $25 fine. Details of the incident are unclear due to the fragmented text.
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Prenk Ajlen
Crichton
Ora Shen Road
Tyan Fanak
New Mobile Country Club to Cost About 100000
Plans for a new Mobile Country Club home to replace the burned facility are being prepared by several Mobile architects and will be submitted to the board of directors soon. President R I Speer says the building will cost about 100000 and follow modern fire proof design with elegant furnishings and conveniences. Kent Speer notes the structure will feature 최신 architecture and be ready as temporary golfing headquarters once constructed.
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Mobile Country Club
R. I. Speer
Kent Speer
Neons
Jimmy Binner
Kirtland
Thompson Receives Three Month Sentence
Thompson admitted guilt to a routine violation and was sentenced by Judge Goldaby to three months and thirty days in jail. The court also handled a prohibition case where the defendant failed to appear, forfeiting bond, and another speeding charge with a $15 fine and costs.
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Ompson
Goldaby
Lake Treba Steamship Company Incorporation Reported
The Lake Treba Steamship Company, Inc. forms in probate court with $60,000 capitalization and $20,000 initial business. incorporators include J. M. Walsh, J. T. Walsh, Richard Walsh, James Drahan, Roy E. Roe and A. LeBlanc as vice president treasurer. The firm will operate ships and barges between Mobile and Miemi, Fila.
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Lake Treba Steamship Company, Inc
A. LeBlanc
Byest
J. M. Walsh
Richard Walsh
J. T. Walsh
James Drahan
Roy E. Roe
Mobile
Miemi
Fila
Contractors to Form Mobile GC Chapter Tonight
The Mobile chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America will organize at a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Cawthon hotel, announced by Worfer Key who is in the city for the purpose. Alex Hancock of Hancock Bros. leads the local movement after the state association's Montgomery organization.
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Mobile
Associated General Contractors of America
Cawthon Hotel
Worfer Key
State Association
Montgomery
Alex Hancock
Hancock Bros
Fire destroys perfume factory and forces 150 families out
Chicago fire fueled by hundreds of gallons of alcohol drives 150 families from their homes. The blaze destroys a perfume factory, two houses, and damages elevated tracks with total losses estimated at 250000 dollars. The fire incident began in a Beggs company storage area and quickly spread to adjacent residences.
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Chicago
Seers
A . W. Beggs Company
Prohibition Convictions Lead to Fines and Jail Time
Dan Orso, convicted for a second time, fined 101 dollars and costs or 60 days with 90 more days added. Sam Cunsimanediat fined 191 dollars and costs or 60 days. James Harris fined 100 dollars and costs or 20 days. Acting Judge Edward J. Grove presided.
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Dan Oreo
Edward J. Grove
Inferior’ Court
Sam Cunsimanediat
James Harris
Jurors Drawn for Two Weeks of Trial Week Sessions
A long list of jurors is recorded for a two week cycle beginning January. Names include Leuis Palmes Keenth Kearsley Carter M Dunlap Roberts Owens Minto Mure Ray and many others. The roster features numerous commonwealth and city residents selected to serve juror duty.
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Jan Serenes
Leuis
Palmes
P. Keenth
Tis
Kearsley Carter
Ae M Dunlap
Michael Roberts
Henry W.ries
D. Owens
Arthur G. Minto
Sees Bh Mureray
Harry Edgar
William M. Wil Hamgon
Charles H. Jones
Ross Ww. Crawford
John M. Stimpson
Sidney C. Sim
Mohn
Joseph R. Freeland
Cecil Brutklewicz
Gibson Found Dead From Brain Hemorrhage at Mobile Cottage
W. W. Gibson, 65, long-time Mobile resident, was found dead in a rear cottage at 910 Conti rent according to County Coroner F. Hale. Death attributed to high blood pressure and brain hemorrhage per Dr. Hale.
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W.W. W. Gibson
Mobile
Conti Erent
F. Hale
Hale
Mystic to Demonstrate Mind Over Muscle Power
Rajah Raboid outlines a public demonstration of radio mental direction where he claims to control an unconscious subject blindfolded in front of the News Item office. He describes a hypnotic telepathic bond and the power to steer muscular action through brain directs, with a street demonstration planned next Monday between noon and 1.
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Rajah Rabeod
Fiona
Four Ku Klux Klan raids trigger arrests in Birmingham
In Birmingham four men named W W Isreal W D Haynie W J Worthington and J T Herwell were arrested by hooded raiders during raids on Chinese restaurants Saturday night. They were released on $200 bonds for aggravated disorderly conduct as investigations mount.
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Birmingham
Ale
Jgn
Ku Klux Kien
W. W. Isreal
Kiana
D. Haynie
W. J. ‘Worthington
J.T. Herwell
Mel Duff
McDuff
Shirley
Ate
Te Hedre
Hill
Eee
James G. Davis
H. B. Abernathy
Definite Salute Wished By Turks in Headgear Debate
Constantinople January reports a Turkish fashion dispute as conservatives push to keep the fez while progressives demand European dress and the heart salute. The debate centers on whether to unveil the head and adopt European customs amid cold winter winds.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Mussolini
Fogbound Shipping Paralyzed from Charleston to Boston
A London style fog disrupts central and North Atlantic shipping from Charleston to Boston. Vessels are delayed or held for hours as meteorologists warn warm surface air creates dense fog over the seaboard lanes.
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New York
Central and
North Atlantic
London
Charleston
Boston
Fog Disrupts Chesapeake Waters, Delays Vessels
Dense fogbound seas along Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads slowed traffic and forced delays. The Washington steamer District of Columbia grounded briefly but all aboard were landed safely. The Old Dominion liner between Norfolk and New York sailed 14 hours late as multiple bay and coastal passenger steamers lagged two to ten hours.
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Chesapeake Hempton
Virginia
Capes
Washington Steamer District of Columbia
Pe Ti¢E
Old Dominion
Norfolk
New Yo Hate
Vanderbilt Curse Appendicitis Delays Wedding Plans
In New York, Mrs Frederick C Church sister of Consuelo Vanderbilt postpones her appendix operation to attend her sister Consuelo's wedding to Karl T Smith. Church will be operated on Saturday after the ceremony. Consuelo served as maid of honor at a Newport wedding while ill and underwent surgery soon after. A large society reception is planned for about six hundred attendees.
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New York
Vanderbilt
Frederick C. Church
Consuelo Vanderbilt
Karl T. Smith
Judge Clarke III Grove Holds Court
Judge Norborne R. Clarke of the interior criminal division conducted proceedings at his home, presiding over a session with attendance from local officials and defendants. The case involved ongoing criminal matters and related announcements were made.
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Udge Clarke III
Grove
Norborne R. Clarke
Interior Criminal
Inoued aed Hh wan tneued
Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear phrases and names. The readable portion hints at a follow up or continuation but lacks coherent context or identifiable entities to summarize meaningfully.
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Inoued
Aed
Government advisory panel on public service stations discussed
Fragmentary text indicates a government advisory committee considering public service stations and commerce involvement. Mentions Mr J and a nine member group in an advisory capacity. Details are unclear due to damaged source.
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J S
New Muscle Shoals Resolution Halted
A new Muscle Shoals resolution was halted amid unclear details. The fragment mentions W Ata toe and January, suggesting a legislative stoppage or postponement affecting local governance.
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